In 2016, U.S. energy expenditures per unit GDP were the lowest since at least 1970

U.S. energy expenditures declined for the fifth consecutive year, reaching $1.0 trillion in 2016, a 9% decrease in real terms from 2015. Adjusted for inflation, total energy expenditures in 2016 were the lowest since 2003. Expressed as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP), total energy expenditures were 5.6% in 2016, the lowest since at least 1970. Source: Today in Energy – In 2016, U.S. energy expenditures per unit GDP were the lowest since at least 1970